Palmitic Acid Vegetable Derived Flake Form
C16 saturated fatty acid flakes from palm stearin, used in food emulsifiers and pharmaceuticals. Falls under HTS 2915.90.10.50 as chemically defined vegetable fatty acid per chapter notes. Supplied in flake form with stabilizer for transport.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If technical grade with significant impurities
Fatty acids not meeting chemical compound purity standards classified as industrial chemicals
If from mixed vegetable oil sources in bulk
Mixed animal/vegetable fatty acids have separate chapter 15 classification
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Flake form requires specification of stabilizer content to remain chapter 29 classification,FDA prior notice required for food contact grades; include CAS number 57-10-3,Avoid misdeclaration as soapstocks which fall under chapter 15 headings
Related Products under HTS 2915.90.10.50
Myristic Acid Palm Kernel Grade
C14 saturated fatty acid from palm kernel oil, used in emulsions and tablet coatings. Falls under 2915.90.10.50 as purified vegetable fatty acid per chapter 29 note (a). Supplied as white powder or beads.
Caprylic Acid Vegetable Fractionated
C8 medium-chain fatty acid from coconut/palm kernel fractionation for nutritional supplements. Classified 2915.90.10.50 as chemically defined vegetable fatty acid. High purity (>98%) with stabilizer permitted by chapter note (f).
Vegetable Stearic Acid Triple Pressed
Triple-pressed stearic acid from palm oil, 44% min titer for rubber and plastics. HTS 2915.90.10.50 as vegetable fatty acid meeting chemical definition standards. Includes anticaking agent per chapter note (f).
Palm Kernel Fatty Acid Distilled
Distilled mixed fatty acids from palm kernel (C8-C18), primarily lauric/myristic/palmitic. Classified under 2915.90.10.50 when meeting purity as vegetable-origin acids. Used in detergent and emulsifier production.
Capric Acid Coconut Derived Pure
C10 saturated fatty acid isolated from coconut oil for pharmaceutical applications. HTS 2915.90.10.50 as high-purity (>99%) vegetable fatty acid. White crystalline powder form.
Vegetable Palmitic Acid Pharma Grade
Pharmaceutical grade palmitic acid from palm oil, USP compliant for drug formulations. Falls under 2915.90.10.50 as purified vegetable-derived saturated monocarboxylic acid. Includes identity and purity certificates.